Catalog Number SGC0301 |
Device Problems
Mechanical Problem (1384); Device Operates Differently Than Expected (2913)
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Patient Problem
No Patient Involvement (2645)
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Event Date 02/08/2018 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).During processing of this complaint, attempts were made to obtain complete event, patient and device information.The steerable guide catheter was received.Investigation is not yet complete.A follow up report will be submitted with all additional relevant information.
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Event Description
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This is filed to report the inability to straighten the steerable guide catheter (sgc).It was reported that during preparation of the steerable guide catheter (sgc), negative was applied, but a pop was heard and the sgc would no longer straighten.The device was not used in the anatomy and a new sgc was used to complete the procedure.There was no clinically significant delay in the procedure.No additional information was provided.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).The device was received and investigated.The reported mechanical issue of steerable guide catheter (sgc) unable to curve guide was confirmed.The reported noise could not be replicated in the testing environment as the event was a symptom of the cable break.A review of the lot history record revealed no manufacturing nonconformities.Additionally, a review of the complaint history identified no other incidents reported from this lot.The investigation determined that the reported noise and mechanical issue of sgc unable to curve guide were a result of the observed cable break; however, a definitive cause for the cable break could not be determined.Based on the information reviewed, there is no indication of a product quality issue with respect to manufacture, design or labeling.
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